Medieval Mystics

Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife charts the lives and times of four medieval women writers—Marie de France, a poet; Julian of Norwich, a mystic and anchoress; Christine de Pizan, a widow and court writer; and Margery Kempe, a no-good wife—who all bucked convention and forged their own paths. Largely forgotten by modern readers, these women have an astonishing amount to teach us about love, marriage, motherhood, friendship, and earning a living.

Who is Jesus? What is he like? And who am I, encountering Jesus? These questions were just as important to Christians in the Middle Ages as they are today. And yet—as C.S. Lewis noted—the modern church tends to forget that people of different cultures and times also thought carefully about who Jesus was; and sometimes their ideas and emphases were different. Medievalist scholar Grace Hamman believes that we can deepen our understanding and adoration of Christ by looking to the Christians of the Middle Ages.

Meister Eckhart was a medieval Christian mystic whose wisdom powerfully appeals to seekers seven centuries after his death. In the modern era, Eckhart's writings have struck a chord with thinkers as diverse as Heidegger, Merton, Sartre, John Paul II, and the current Dalai Lama. He is the inspiration for the best-selling New Age author Eckhart Tolle's pen name, and his 14th-century quotes have become an online sensation. Today, a variety of Christians, as well as many Zen Buddhists, Sufi Muslims, Jewish Cabbalists, and various spiritual seekers, all claim Eckhart as their own.

Unlock the wisdom of two monumental figures in Christian history with "The Monk and the Mystic: Anselm and Ignatius." This unique volume seamlessly blends the intellectual brilliance of Anselm of Canterbury with the transformative spiritual practices of St. Ignatius, offering a rich tapestry of faith, reason, and devotion. Delve into Medieval Thought: Discover Anselm’s profound impact on medieval theology, where faith and reason coalesce in a harmonious pursuit of divine truth. Transform Your Spiritual Life: Experience the timeless spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, crafted to deepen ...

This book deals with the lives of three saints of the fourteenth century India who in succession managed to captivate the masses by their pious lives and spiritual powers. Though there were other great Sufis in their time but they stood out as gems among the jewels. One left his promising career of an accomplished scholar, one spent a good number of years of his life in the jungle and one renounced the throne and left his kingship. They did so in order to quench their spiritual thirst and gain intimacy with the Almighty. And their respective names were Hazrat Khwaja Mohammed Nizamuddin ...

A gripping intellectual adventure story, Sailing from Byzantium sweeps you from the deserts of Arabia to the dark forests of northern Russia, from the colorful towns of Renaissance Italy to the final moments of a millennial city under siege.

Celebrate the impact women have made in our culture: This feminist book is a beacon of brilliance. It is the perfect gift for artists, intellectuals, and anyone who seeks to be inspired by words and profound lives. Most of all, it is a celebration of the journeys and accomplishments of women who have worked to have their voices heard in black and white letters across the world.

There's nothing like family to make a guy lose his religion. When you're family is abusive and belittles you, it would take an act of God to get you to go back there. Elves shouldn't have anything to do with dwarfs anyway. Right? But it's not about Frank anymore. His mother needs him. almost as much as he needs her. He just has to find out who kidnapped her and why. Mothers. They can teach you things if you just listen to them. In Frank's case, he learns things he would rather not know. He's not sure he's ready for the truth. "Going Home" was not written for children but for adults who ...